Person: Connollys

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Former Galway hurler John Connolly celebrates the 2017 All-Ireland SHC title with Joe Canning. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

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John Connolly: 'As a hurler Gerry was probably the best of us, if he applied himself'

Former Galway hurler John Connolly has spoken emotionally about the legendary Castlegar family’s sad farewell to their brother Gerry, five years ago.

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It’s only a boy wonder that truly lights up the imagination

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The Kieran Shannon Interview: Fifty years a talking with Sean Ban Breathnach

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McCarron in inspirational form as Emmet Óg defeat Dunedin Connollys

Galway searching the length and breadth of the county to find new talent

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Joe Connolly’s unbreakable Fitzgibbon Cup bonds

Burke dynasty ready to reign for St Thomas’

Colm Farrell’s shop front is awash with red and blue bunting. There’s a Gort flag on display too, although the St Thomas’ chairman maintains that has only been put up to keep the employees satisfied.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Leap of faith as iconic West Cork pub Connolly's reopens

PASSING through the village of Leap in West Cork, you might be forgiven for not knowing how much musical history is contained within the unassuming pub near the bottom of the gently inclining thoroughfare.

Thu, 17 Dec, 2015

Rabbitte hails Portumna’s quality

Castlegar were the pioneers, the first team from Galway to win an All-Ireland senior club hurling title, 34 years ago.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2014

Woman had breakdown after sustained hate mail campaign

A mother of four broke down in tears yesterday after a judge ruled that a deluge of hate mail to her had come from the home of a one-time close friend.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2013

Might and fight seal historic day for St Thomas’

St Thomas (Galway) 1-11 v Kilcormac-Killoughey (Offaly) 1-09

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

A requiem for fallen heroes

Gavin Friday’s album Catholic pays tribute to those killed between 1916 and 1922 who might have built a better nation, says Alan O’Riordan

Wed, 22 Aug, 2012

Another step closer to the Holy Grail

With Galway, nothing they really want is won

Sat, 14 Jul, 2012

Losing more and more of national self-respect

In a way, I miss Brian Cowen, or more accurately, the Cowen years.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012

Fired-up Ballyhale could be wetting the shamrock

AT this time of year, most clubs in the country, whatever their grade, are in serious training for their upcoming county championships. But any of those worth their salt are also thinking of All-Ireland finals.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2010

Connollys relishing first shot at the big time

EVEN the most experienced listener to Seán Óg O Ceallacháin’s Sunday night results round-up may be unsure about a team playing this weekend in the All-Ireland club junior football quarter-final.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2010